2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Review: Snapshot
At the top of the all-new 2021 D-Max lineup is the X-Terrain, a flagship model aimed squarely at the likes of the Ford Ranger Wildtrak.
This variant is available in one body style with only one transmission: double cab, 4×4 and automatic transmission. And it costs $62,900 – well, that’s the MSRP / MSRP or list price, but Isuzu has already announced a $58,990K promo price for the X-Terrain at launch, which is essentially a $10 discount. XNUMX thousand dollars.
Like all D-Max models, it's powered by a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with 140kW (at 3600rpm) and 450Nm (at 1600-2600rpm) - and that could be a downside: some players may be wanting a little more grumblings from their excellent poop.
Traction effort is 750 kg without brakes and 3500 kg with brakes, fuel consumption is claimed at 8.0 l/100 km.
At first glance, the X-Terrain may appear similar to the Wildtrak, with a number of sporty extras fitted to this model, including: a dark gray aero grille, side steps, front grille, door and tailgate handles, and side rear-view mirrors, dark gray 18-inch wheels, a roller trunk lid, railing lining, and front and rear underbody spoilers.
In addition, keyless entry, push-button start, leather-trimmed interior, power driver's seat adjustment, and remote engine start for all LS-U equipment have been added to the spec sheet, such as dual-zone climate control, electronic lumbar adjustment for the driver's seat. , carpet flooring, 9.0-inch multimedia screen with sat-nav and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
And then there's the full safety package: adaptive cruise control, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front turn assist, driver assistance, eight airbags including front center airbag. , rear view camera and much more.
The D-Max has achieved the highest five-star safety rating in ANCAP crash tests, and is the first commercial vehicle to receive this award under the stricter safety oversight criteria for 2020.
